FeaturedNeurology·December 1, 2016·4 min readLink Discovered Between Brain and Bone in Alzheimer’sResearchers report on a link between bone mineral density and serotonergic synthesis in preclinical models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2016·6 min readFight Club: Specific Types of Serotonin Neurons Modulate AggressionResearchers have identified two groups of serotonin neurons that may help to suppress aggression in mice.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 8, 2016·6 min readIncreasing GABA Activity in Depressed Mouse Brain Has Antidepressant EffectAccording to a new study, experimentally increasing the activity of a subclass of nerve cells that produce GABA has an antidepressant effect in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 28, 2016·6 min readHow the Brain Tracks Action to Match Physical Effort to Changes in EnvironmentResearchers report cells in the brain’s dorsal raphe nucleus use visual clues to assess whether attempts at movement have been effective.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 25, 2016·4 min readThe Current State of PsychobioticsResearchers explore emerging strategies for planting brain-altering bacteria in the gut to provide mental benefits.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·October 12, 2016·5 min readTouching Research: Fighting Pain Through Knowledge of Sensory Organs in FingertipsResearchers look at how sensory organs in the skin work, The findings may help solve certain sensory pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 13, 2016·4 min readChronic Stress Elevates Level of Protein That Decreases Serotonin AvailabilityResearchers discover elevated levels of TG2 in the prefrontal cortex of people who committed suicide.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 13, 2016·6 min readIntrinsic Reward Helps Make Exercise a HabitA new study supports the role of intrinsic reward in maintaining exercise as a long-term habit.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 10, 2016·6 min readNew Clues to Appetite and Aging: Fruit Fly StudyA new study looks at the role serotonin plays in appetite and aging.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 8, 2016·7 min readCan Some Types of Fat Protect Us From Brain Disease?According to researchers, having a little extra fat may help protect against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 24, 2016·7 min readHow Do Antidepressants Trigger Fear and Anxiety?Researchers have mapped out a serotonin-driven anxiety circuit that may explain the side effects of anxiety and fear experienced by some patients taking SSRIs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 8, 2016·3 min readActivating Dopamine Neurons Could Turn Off Binge Eating BehaviorsActivation of a neural circuit can inhibit binge like eating behaviors in mice.Read More
